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Impairment location code (ICF 2001) N

Definition

A code set representing the location of impairment in a specified body structure from the Body Structures component of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF 2001).

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1

Values

Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Supplementary Values 8 Not specified
9 Not applicable

Comments

Guide for use:

This metadata item contributes to the definition of the concept 'Disability' and gives an indication of the experience of disability for a person.

Impairments of body structure are problems in body structure such as a loss or significant departure from population standards or averages.

Use only one code. Select the one that best describes the situation with this structure. Combinations are not possible.

CODE 0     More than one region (except both sides)

Used when the impairment is present in more than one body location (but not bilaterally see code 3); for example when burn scars affect many areas of skin.

CODE 1     Right

Used when the impairment is present to the right of the midline of the person's body.

CODE 2     Left

Used when the impairment is present to the left of the midline of the person's body.

CODE 3     Both sides (bilateral)

Used when the impairment is two-sided and disposed on opposite sides of the midline axis of the body, for example bilateral joint deformities.

CODE 4     Front

Used when the impairment is present in front of a line passing through the midline of the body when viewed from the side.

CODE 5     Back

Used when the impairment is present behind a line passing through the midline of the body when viewed from the side.

CODE 6     Proximal

Used when the impairment is situated towards the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone (opposed to distal), for example the end of the structure that is closer to the centre of the body.

CODE 7     Distal

Used when the impairment is situated away from the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone (opposed to proximal), for example the end of structure that is further away from the centre of the body.

CODE 8     Not specified

Used when there is an impairment of body structure but the location of the impairment is not recorded.

CODE 9     Not applicable

Used when it is not appropriate to code the location of an impairment of body structure.

Context:

Human functioning and disability.

Origin:

WHO 2001. ICF: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Geneva: WHO

AIHW 2003. ICF Australian User Guide Version 1.0. Canberra: AIHW
 

References

Further information on the ICF, including more detailed codes, can be found in the ICF itself and the ICF Australian User Guide (AIHW 2003), at the following websites:


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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